PPSC Past Papers 2025

Why? Munir Akram served as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN from 2019 to March 2025. He was succeeded by Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in April 2025.

Why? According to the 2024 IQ Air report, Pakistan ranked 3rd most polluted country in the world, after Bangladesh and Chad, highlighting severe air quality challenges.

Why? A sea breeze occurs when cooler air from the sea moves inland to replace rising warm air over land, typically in coastal areas during the day.

Why? Bolan Pass lies in Baluchistan, connecting Quetta with Sibi. Historically, it was a key trade and military route linking South Asia with Central Asia.

Why? The 11th BRICS Summit was hosted in Brasília, Brazil in November 2019 where leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa met to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

Why? FORTRAN (Formula Translation) was developed in the 1950s by John Backus and his IBM team. It was one of the first high-level programming languages.

Why? COP 23 was held in Bonn, Germany under Fiji’s presidency. It focused on implementing the Paris Agreement and advancing discussions on climate change action.

Why? Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, became IMF Managing Director in 2019, succeeding Christine Lagarde. She continues in this role in 2025.

Why? The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the de facto boundary separating Indian and Chinese-controlled territories. It remains disputed and has been a flashpoint for clashes.

Why? Computers like micro, mini, mainframe, and supercomputers are classified by size and capacity. Digital computers, however, are defined by operation type, not size.